Northwest Nazarene University (NNU), which competes at the NCAA Div. II level, is accepting applications for the position of Head Track and Field and Cross Country Coach. The individual will be responsible for all details of the sport, including, but not limited to: budget management, recruiting, eligibility, NCAA compliance and documentation, public relations, scheduling, travel, scholarships, roster management, managing assistant coaches, practice and game management, camps, fundraising, coaching, player development, possible facility maintenance, and other duties assigned by the Athletic Director. Head coaches are expected to promote and develop spiritual formation and leadership, academic excellence, athletic competitiveness and community engagement. The Head Track and Field and Cross Country Coach reports to the Athletic Director. The position is a full-time, exempt position.

Northwest Nazarene University is sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene and seeks to reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of the body of Christ in its faculty, staff, administration and students. All those interested are encouraged to apply and will be evaluated equitably.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Track and Field coaching experience

Sufficient skills, knowledge and training to perform the essential functions of this position

The University requires that all candidates be Christians (preferably in the Wesleyan tradition), and must be comfortable with and in agreement with the mission and lifestyle requirements of NNU; candidates are asked to respond to the information items listed on the NNU Christian Mission requirements

High motivation and commitment to the University, organizational skills, the ability to self-start, be calm under pressure, meet deadlines, work without direct supervision, multi-task, problem solve, and relate to a variety of personalities under diverse circumstances

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to pass the annual NCAA Division II recruiting exam

Ability to obtain and maintain current First Aid and CPR certifications

Ability to obtain NNU driving certification

Offer of employment is contingent on successful results from a background investigation

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree

Collegiate level (or equivalent) track and field coaching experience

Experience recruiting student-athletes

Administrative experience

Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Proficiency in utilizing workplace technology

Application Process To be considered for this position, a complete application must be received. A complete application packet will include the following:

Employment at Northwest Nazarene University is contingent upon the results of an independent background check.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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Additional Salary Information: Salary will be determined by the educational background and experience of each applicant and will be discussed with individual candidates as they are invited to interview for this position. Full-time personnel will be offered access to a benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance for employee and family, life and disability insurance, flexible spending plan, tuition benefits, opportunities for professional development and a retirement program.

About Northwest Nazarene University

Northwest Nazarene University, a comprehensive Christian university, offers over 60 areas of study, 19 master's degrees in seven different disciplines and one doctoral degree. In addition to its 85-acre campus located in Nampa, Idaho, the University also offers programs online as well as in Boise, Idaho Falls, McCall, Twin Falls and in cooperation with programs in 10 countries. Founded in 1913, the university now serves over 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students, more than 6,000 continuing education students, and 2,300 high school students through the concurrent credit program. NNU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and has been rated by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top master's level universities in the west.
NNU athletic programs compete at the NCAA Division II level. NNU is a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) which is comprised of the following eleven members: University of Alaska-Anchorage, University of Alaska-Fairbanks, Central Washington University, Concordia University, Montana State University-Billings, Northwest Nazarene University, Saint Martin's University, Seattle Pacific University, Simo...n Fraser University, Western Oregon University, and Western Washington University. NNU offers the following eight sports for women: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, track & field (indoor and outdoor) and volleyball. NNU offers the following seven sports for men: baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer and track & field (indoor and outdoor).